What the DoW CMMC Review Means for Defense Contractors
By Idenhaus Consulting The Department of War’s (DoW) July 13, 2026 announcement suspending CMMC Phase II has created immediate uncertainty across the Defense Industrial Base, especially for small businesses and mid-market prime contractors that were preparing for mandatory third-party assessments. The most important point for executive leaders is straightforward: the government paused one part of […]
Teaching Claude to Read Designer Workspaces
By Jerry Combs If you’ve ever asked an AI assistant to help you document or untangle an Identity Manager driver, you know how the first ten minutes of every conversation go. You paste in a file, the model asks what .Driver_ means. You explain. You paste another file, it asks what Model/EdirOrphan/ is doing in a project that clearly […]
CMMC Asset Scoping: How to Categorize Your IT Environment for Level 2 Compliance
Every asset within your CMMC assessment boundary must fit into one of five categories defined in the Level 2 Scoping Guide.
CMMC by the Numbers: Where Things Stand and How to Get Ahead
With the final CMMC rule now effective as of November 10, 2025, the countdown for defense contractors to get compliant has officially started. Through a four-phase implementation process, the Department of Defense (DoD) will begin including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements in new contracts over the next three years. For organizations handling Federal Contract […]
EDUCAUSE 2025: Key Takeaways
EDUCAUSE 2025 brought higher education leaders together to focus on pivotal trends in Identity Management, Cybersecurity, and AI technology. Key takeaways centered on responsible AI adoption, the growing need for collaborative cybersecurity, and preparing staff and students for rapid digital transformation in higher education environments. Attendees discussed practical frameworks for modernizing identity management, noting case […]
CMMC Level 2 Is Already Here: Why Defense Subcontractors Can’t Afford to Wait
Defense subcontractors face a critical timeline squeeze for CMMC Level 2 certification. With C3PAO assessment queues at 6-9 months and growing, starting late means losing contracts.
Laying the Identity Foundation: Building Your Digital House
Building a strong house requires a solid foundation and a well-thought-out design. The same principle applies to your organization’s digital identity foundation. Just as a physical house protects its inhabitants and valuables while allowing authorized comfort and access for a growing family, a robust Identity Management (IdM) system safeguards your digital assets and seamlessly controls […]
CMMC Certification Is Now the Ultimate Game Changer for Defense Contractors
The landscape for defense contractors is rapidly shifting, and cybersecurity is at the heart of this transformation. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is mandating Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance by October 1, 2025, and companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are facing a critical crossroads: implement robust cybersecurity measures now, or risk being […]
5 CMMC Compliance Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses Time and Money
Small defense contractors face a ticking clock on CMMC 2.0 certification, and the margin for error is thin. This article breaks down the five most common pitfalls.
6 Best Practices for Privileged Access Management: What Experts Agree On
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, especially as organizations face increasing threats from insider misuse, credential theft, and lateral movement attacks. Most organizations use PAM as part of a broader compliance risk framework to meet regulatory expectations while supporting operational agility by automating access provisioning and revocation. As you look to […]